Carla Labat, a real estate professional for nearly 20 years, has been named manager of Long & Foster | Christie’s International Real Estate’s Georgetown office. Labat most recently served as the sales manager of Long & Foster | Christie’s Chevy Chase Uptown office.

In the customer service business her entire professional life, Labat effortlessly made the transition to real estate at Long & Foster | Christie’s in 2003. She specialized in residential and multi-unit sales and received high marks for her attention to detail and care for her clients.

As sales manager at Long & Foster | Christie’s Chevy Chase Uptown office, she provided sales associates with training, support and education. Labat is an active member of National Association of Real Estate Brokers and is secretary of the local chapter. She is also involved with the Long & Foster Toastmaster’s club and is on the boards of two local non-profit organizations. Additionally, Labat is the author of two books on travel and food.

“I’m excited to take on this new role to lead the highly trained real estate professionals at Long & Foster | Christie’s Georgetown office,” said Labat. “Long & Foster | Christie’s is known for attracting top-notch sales associates and clientele by providing the latest and greatest tools, technology and training.”

“Carla is a highly knowledgeable, experienced leader,” said Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster | Christie’s. “I’m confident that her leadership and support of the agents in the Georgetown office will ensure their ongoing success of helping local buyers and sellers meet their homeownership goals.”

Long & Foster | Christie’s is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit longandfoster.com.